Binalong vs Bookham
The verdict
Binalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $1.62M in Bookham. Binalong rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Bookham is closer to the coast (170.5 km vs 178.4 km).
Scores
BinalongBookham
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 22 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 51 | 44 |
| Liveability | 27 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 550 | 127 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,433 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.1% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Binalong Moderate Growth · Bookham Moderate Growth
Property
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $563K | $1.62M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $350 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 1,575 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 727 | 787 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,727 | 11,024 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Binalong · Bookham
Transport
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 19.0 km |
Liveability
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 178.4 km | 170.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 250.2 km | 260.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.2 km | 40.1 km |
Population & growth
| Binalong | Bookham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 550 | 127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 579 | 134 |
| Projected 2041 | 683 | 158 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Binalong or Bookham?
Binalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $1.62M.
Which has better public transport, Binalong or Bookham?
Binalong has the higher transport score (Binalong 64/100 vs Bookham 0/100).
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